Construction Safety Certification Specialist

Career Opportunity

A great opportunity within the Safety and Environment Department.

What you will do

Reporting to the Senior Construction Safety Officer, you will be responsible for providing guidance and support to project teams during the design and construction phases. This includes developing, implementing, verifying, and assessing processes related to project safety certification and assurance activities, in alignment with standards and codes such as the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) regulations, rail industry best practices, and the TTC Safety Health Environment Management System (SHEMS) programs. The position also involves designing activities for hazard identification, anticipation, and control to prevent incidents, as well as overseeing safety testing, commissioning, certification, and assurance activities for the management of the ECE Health and Safety Program.

You will direct and coordinate activities pertaining to the following safety-related duties by developing and supporting implementation of hazard identification and risk management processes; conducting engineering analyses on safety critical components, systems and procedures; developing accident/incident/hazard analysis/ threat and vulnerability assessments; establishing and determining criteria for project Safety Certification activities; developing project specific safety certification and assurnance plans, including the Certifiable Elements List (CEL), Design Criteria Conformance Review and Construction Verification Checklists; overseeing system safety and security certification field audits during construction activity; overseeing tests and inspections of safety and security-related equipment and systems.Supports testing and start-up activities including preparation of system testing and start up plans, review test procedure and auditing tests results.

You will lead investigations, observations, inspections and tests of parts, materials, equipment and personnel performance for adherence to established quality assurance and safety standards; conduct analyses, provide commentary, and generate reports pertaining to safety certification activities; conduct a thorough review of the Safety Certification Final Report to ensure that all activities and elements of the Safety Certification Plan are accurately presented for approval; develop and facilitate the completion of Safety Certificates for assigned projects, attesting to their safe and secure operation prior to being put into service; design safety compliance and assurance audits and coordinate engineering design reviews and revisions to the master design specifications for contract documentation.

In addition to the above, you will demonstrate behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Helps to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) in accordance with TTC's commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC's policies and perform related duties as assigned.

What Skills You Bring

What Qualifications You Bring

• A Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering (Civil, Industrial, Materials, Mechanical or Electrical)or the equivalent combined with considerable directly related work experience in design, project and construction environment, construction health and safety, assurance, certification and auditing functions.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• Applied knowledge of safety engineering principles, tools and techniques and demonstrated experience with the application of systems engineering principles.
• Advanced understanding and application of hazard identification, anticipation and control principles and methods.
• Thorough knowledge of civil, mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering principles, methods and practices and a comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance and quality control, safety and quality audits and project management tools and practices.
• Understanding of principles of performance evaluation and prediction to improve product/systems safety, reliability and maintainability.
• Demonstrated competence in hazard/risk management including, but not limited to, the identification of hazards, assessment of risk severity and probability (both objective and quantitative), identification of practical and effective risk controls, documentation and communication of risk, as well as experience with safety certification processes.
• Advanced understanding and application of Fault Tree Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and Management Oversight and Risk Tree (MORT) techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of public transit systems and transit safety management systems as well as experience within project and construction environment, rail and/or surface transit vehicles, transit control systems, wayside equipment, infrastructure, and operations.
• Working to expert level knowledge of computers and software applications related to the work (ie. MS Office Suite, Databases, Fault Tree Analysis software, etc.) and knowledge of relevant Occupational Health & Safety and environmental laws/regulations; a good understanding of pertinent human resource policies/legislation.
• Sound judgement and the ability to effectively facilitate team work and strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective interpersonal, oral communication and report writing skills.
• Requires a valid non-probationary class 'G' Ontario Driver's Licence and have use of personal vehicle to perform daily duties and respond to client needs and other unforeseen events.
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees.
• Certified Reliability Engineerin (CRE) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) designation is an asset.
• Registration as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) is an asset.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues' well-being.

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.